Rowing machines

FinnegansWake
FinnegansWake Member Posts: 4
edited 11. Dec 2012, 05:03 in Living with Arthritis archive
Do any forum members have experience of using a rowing machine with OA of the hip? I'd like to supplement cycling which I love and swimming which I hate! Thanks in advance. Finnegan

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  • Airwave!
    Airwave! Member Posts: 2,471
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If you fancy having a go, borrow a small rowing boat and gently try it, you'll soon know if its for you!
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    why not have word with doc know they can get you some sesions at gym in lots of areas then you can try with out buying and get some tips on best way to do it good luck val
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Val's right. You need some expert advice here. The GP would be good but a physio would probably be better. I know swimming and cycling are recommended as they are non-weight-bearing. I'd guess rowing is, too, but I'm not sure. I can see there'd be some resistance there which might either be bad or might be good for hips and knees.
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